RE: need a new front stuffer
Another vote for the Omega. Get the Z5 version in black on black and you'll have enough money left over for the awesometwo-piece alloy mounts and rings from Talley.
http://webpages.charter.net/tlovell/TC%20Omega%20Z5,%20Nikon%203X9,%20Talley%20mounts% 20001.jpg